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Christine’s deep-rooted passion for choral music stems from her upbringing – with a conductor father and singer mother, it’s in her DNA. She is a foundation member of Voices NZ chamber choir and has been a member of the ensemble for over 25 years, touring with the choir to Europe, the UK, Singapore and Australia. Other choral experience includes performing with the NZ National Youth Choir, London Symphony Chorus, Auckland Opera Chorus, The Tudor Consort and Inspirare.

Christine has an LTCL diploma in singing, a BA in Languages and Music, and studied conducting at Auckland University with Dr Karen Grylls and Uwe Grodd. As well as founding Nota Bene chamber choir in 2004, she formed the Wellington Young Voices children’s choir in 2012.

Christine has been Chief Executive of the NZ Choral Federation since 2018. Prior to going into arts management, Christine enjoyed an 18-year broadcasting career with RNZ Concert, including hosting the first year of the network’s Upbeat music news programme.